A sampling programme at Ivigt\u00fbt has returned high-grade light and heavy rare earth element (REE) results<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nFurther exploration<\/h3>\n This gives Eclipse the opportunity to further explore the REE and critical mineral potential of the project, while also planning the development of a silica quartz operation.<\/p>\n
Popal added: \u201cOur analysis has confirmed high silica grade quartz from Ivigt\u00fbt\u2019s mine dumps, with historical assays returning grades ranging from 99.02 to 99.98% silica.<\/p>\n
\u201cAnalysis determined the quartz can be purified with a simple process that can substantially increase grade by removing impurities, which could increase its ability to be used for higher end products such as semi-conductors. This would further increase the deposit\u2019s potential value.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn 2022, we plan to drill at Gr\u00f8nnedal-Ika, while also assessing the silica quartz mining potential via a feasibility study on the existing silica quartz resource at Ivigt\u00fbt. We will submit a work programme to the Greenland Mineral Licence and Safety Authority (MLSA) for onsite work programmes starting in 2022 as we work to progress our exploration and uncover the project\u2019s full potential.\u201d<\/p>\n
Enhancing understanding of REEs<\/h3>\n To complement its exploration plans, Eclipse embarked on a collaborative research programme with world-renowned REE specialists Professor Adrian Finch at the University of St Andrews, UK, and Associate Professor Henrik Friis from the Natural History Museum at the University of Oslo, Norway.<\/p>\n
The company anticipates the academic project will further its understanding of the genesis and controls on REE mineralisation in its Ivigt\u00fbt mine, with implications for the nearby Gr\u00f8nnedal-Ika carbonatite complex.<\/p>\n
Popal added: \u201cThe PhD research will have immediate impact in developing Ivittuut as a source for critical metals in the European green technology market, directly addressing these issues.\u201d<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, the Disko-Nuussuaq project on Greenland\u2019s West Coast, operated by London-listed Bluejay Mining, has attracted the attention of some of the world\u2019s richest people, due to its potential to host critical minerals for use in products such as electric vehicles (EVs).<\/p>\n
Exploration company KoBold, which uses Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to hunt for raw materials, counts billionaires Jeff Bezos and Bill Gates among its backers and acquired 51% of the\u00a0 Disko-Nuussuaq project last year, targeting massive nickel, copper, cobalt, and platinum group metals.<\/p>\n
References<\/h4>\n 1.\u00a0 Pauly, H. (1986). Cryolithionite and Li in the cryolite deposit Ivigt\u00fbt, South Greenland. The Royal Danish Academy of Sciences and Letters<\/em>, Matematisk-fysiske Meddelelser, 42(1), 24 p.<\/p>\nPlease note, this article will also appear in the tenth edition of our\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>quarterly publication<\/strong><\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Greenland has been long known for its rich mineral endowment but, in the quest to secure critical minerals, its reputation has attracted new attention. Australian public-listed company Eclipse Metals Limited (ASX: EPM) is building exploration plans for a mineral project with vast multi-commodity potential. Eclipse\u2019s project comprises the former Ivigt\u00fbt (also referred to as Ivittuut) […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":20413,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[24433,785],"tags":[529,24335,24134,24247,24308,24347],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
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